Some days I can’t shake off the blues. I feel like I’m that beagle (feeling panicked) dressed in a SpongeBob (happy go-lucky) costume. Ugh!
Since 2012 arrived with so many new ideas, feelings and experiences, I’ve been blessed with a wonderfully positive attitude. So when the blues come a knockin’ I want to rock ’em away, right away. But sometimes what I need is to simply experience the feeling.
Today I had all the best intentions of writing a ‘Travel Tuesday’ post, but I think I have to dive into why I’m not writing that post instead.
Choosing to live a life with intention can put a lot of stress on not falling into a funk (but, uh, that is sort-of opposite of living with intention…point noted…excuse my brain banter).
Today I’ve been caught up in the logistical “drama” of “everyday life”—figuring out taxes (let’s just say my husband and I wear a lot of hats, which means a lot of paperwork!), lining up new health insurance (is this why I have a tension headache?) and trying to find other sources of income (thinking happy thoughts). We’ve all been here, and for some, plenty of times. Why can’t I master my emotions when it comes to knowing, like it always does, that this too shall pass?
I don’t know that answer, but here’s what I do know:
{Everything…yes, everything will be alright.}
Why is it easier to convince yourself of this some days more than others?
Here’s what I don’t know:
{How will I provide myself with the understanding that everything will be alright?}
Well, to start answering this, I know I cannot give my blues complete control. Yes, it is important to experience those feelings. But, after “going there” I need to master the beautiful, and sometimes tricky, art of letting go.
Everyone in this world is supported in ways that we cannot see and sometimes cannot understand. There is a grand and powerful force that guides us and leads us to where we need to go, even if we can’t understand why in the moment.
Ahh…I needed that today. I feel much better! I hope you trust in your heart that all will be well in your world, too. It just takes a few baby steps in the right direction and steeping yourself in faith, and all will fall into place.
Onward and upward, my friends! And try not to not be so hard on yourself…think of all the good you’ve done today! I know there’s a lot!
Love to you, and yes, I definitely have those Beagle/Sponge Bob days! Thanks for the insights!
Isn’t that just the perfect visual? 🙂 Thank you!
Wow, that’s great Blair. You’re a great writer.
Thanks Conor! So great to hear from you…I’ll find you on Facebook! 🙂
I think you couldn’t be more right about just having to feel the blues when they happen. I sometimes just give myself permission to cancel appts and such on days when I feel that way and just let myself be alone and feel blue. And then I magically feel better. You don’t have to try to get away from them necessarily, just through them.
You are very wise, my friend!